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Events

Gunfleet Lodge 6884

Off to a flying

Daylight start

ollowing the move from Kirby Cross to the Colvin Memorial
FTemple in Clacton, Gunfleet Lodge No 6884 held its first
meeting as a Daylight Lodge on Saturday 27th January and
what a very special occasion it proved to be with ten visitors to
witness the first ceremony of a Double Initiation.
This follows on from an Initiation at the last meeting in Kirby Cross and so the future is looking bright with lots of interest from
potential joining members too. For many reasons some Brethren do not wish to drive at night or dine in the evening or may have
professional commitments and so a Saturday morning Daylight Lodge has many benefits for them. It was great to see Worshipful
Brothers Arthur Barker and Martin Pearse in attendance as both have been suffering ill health for some time but especially wanted
to be at our first meeting at the new premises. The Lodge now has ceremonies arranged to the end of the 2018/19 season which
is fantastic news.

For further information, contact Lodge Secretary W.Bro Andy Ladds 01255 679448 or via email gunfleet6884@gmail.com

Stisted Hall Golf Classic

ssociation of Friends PEDOKC host a splendid Golf Classic at Braintree
AGolf Club Stisted Monday 4th June 2018

Last year the Provincial Grand Master said at the presentation ceremony that he would
make up a team in 2018 and true to his word he did. He was joined by some 57 other
players to make this a really excellent competition. Team Winners David West James Taylor
Michael Manning and Mickey Fox
As we have come to expect the event was very ably arranged by Jeff Cripps and Nigel
Oldacre and not forgetting two other Stalwarts of the Association Graham Larke and
Eric Broadbent, our comic duo who generated smiles all round!
The weather was not too hot and not too cold with no wind so no excuses there, and
the course was in fine condition too. What more could we want than for all to enjoy
themselves, which they did, with many pledging to come back next year and do even
better.
With diversity ever in mind Ian Parker bought along 3 ladies to make up his team who
were delightful and a special welcome to them.
Winner of The Claret Jug Bob
Simpkins
After a hearty supper PGM Rodney Bass OBE presented the

The Event raised £900 for the Association of Friends which was a wonderful result.
Thank you everyone for their generosity, time and above all their friendliness.

If you are interested in taking part in next years Golf Classic please contact Jeff Cripps jeffrey-cripps@sky.com

enjoying a successful year as
Rainham Lodge 3079 master and took part in raising
one of his younger neighbours
Bro Kevin Randall on the same
n Saturday 9th June Nick Franklin APGM had an day. Grayham is looking forward
Oenjoyable visit to Rainham Lodge, all be it one to retiring as a chef later this
delayed by the snow in March. W.Bro Gary Clubb year, a well deserved rest having
who has worked hard as Rainham's charity steward cooked 400 lunchtime meals for
for thirteen years had the honour of handing over, many years.
Rainham's latest donation to the 2022 Festival, a
cheque for £1000.00 which had been raised by the
brethren.
(left to right) W.Bro Nick Franklin APGM, W.M. Grayham
Ensuring the handover went without a hitch was Curtis-Thomas and W.Bro Gary Clubb PPSGD
Worshipful Master Grayham Curtis-Thomas who is
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